Eggplant Fairy Tale | Two Live Plants | Non-GMO, Compact and Delicious, Perfect for Vegetable Gardens and Containers
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Eggplant ‘Fairy Tale’ is a unique and compact variety prized for its stunning appearance, excellent flavor, and versatility in the kitchen. This plant produces abundant, slender eggplants with striking lavender and white stripes that grow to about 4 inches long, perfect for grilling, roasting, or adding to savory dishes. Its compact size makes it ideal for containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens, allowing even small-space gardeners to enjoy fresh, homegrown eggplants.
Beloved by chefs and gardeners alike, ‘Fairy Tale’ eggplants are tender and sweet with thin, edible skin and few seeds. They’re perfect for grilling whole, slicing for stir-fries, or adding to Mediterranean-inspired dishes. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and produces a steady harvest throughout the season, making it a must-have for veggie gardens.
Clovers Garden Eggplant ‘Fairy Tale’ Plants:
- Two Large, Live Plants: Premium-quality vegetable plants, 3” to 5” tall in 4” pots, ready to grow and thrive.
- Non-GMO, No Neonicotinoids: Grown without harmful chemicals to ensure healthy, delicious produce.
- 10x Root Development: Healthy roots ensure successful transplanting and vigorous growth.
- Compact and Productive: Perfect for containers, raised beds, or small-space gardens.
- Unique Appearance: Slender, 4-inch eggplants with striking lavender and white stripes.
- Culinary Delight: Tender, sweet flesh with thin, edible skin and minimal seeds.
- Prolific Harvests: Produces a steady supply of eggplants all season long.
- Perfect for Grilling: Ideal for roasting, stir-fries, or Mediterranean dishes.
- Grown in the Midwest: Cultivated in the USA and shipped fresh directly to your door.
- Fast Shipping and Careful Packaging: Arrives promptly in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging.
- Growing Requirements: Prefers full sun, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil.
- Quick Start Planting Guide: Included with your order, this copyrighted guide walks you through every step from unboxing to care.
- Third Generation, Family-Owned Small Business: Proudly helping gardeners since 1957 with our Midwest-grown plants.
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Growing Tips for Eggplant ‘Fairy Tale’
Maturity: 50-55 days from transplanting to harvest. Produces fruit steadily throughout the growing season.
Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily).
Spacing: Space 18-24” apart in garden beds or large containers.
Water: Requires consistent watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Soil: Prefers well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Amend with compost or organic fertilizer before planting.
Care: Harvest eggplants when they are 4 inches long and glossy. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production. Protect from pests like flea beetles and aphids with row covers or natural sprays.
Eggplant ‘Fairy Tale’ is the perfect addition to your garden, offering stunning looks, incredible flavor, and a bountiful harvest all season long!